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It helps it from bones shreading with one another.
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∙ 14y ago
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∙ 9y agoSame as any tendon anywhere - to link muscle to bone.
Tendons connect muscle to muscle.
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What are two examples of functions of tendons?
Holding - at joints (check out all the tendons @ the knee) & Pulling - all the muscles connected to bone.
What does it mean when all your knee ligaments have been severed?
Your knee is badly injured. The tendons, the strong bands at the end of the muscles, that holds it together, has broken.
What is the knee joint made of?
the knee joint is mostlymade from the patella joint, which supports the movement of the superior quadriceps muscles and inferior gastronemus muscles. surrounding thr joint is synovial fluid to allow for mobility of thr knee region
Do fingers have tendons?
Yes, fingers have tendons.
Is a knee cap a short bone?
Yes; the knee cap, whose technical name is the patella, is part of the skeletal system. Sometimes referred to as a "floating" bone, the patella is not directly connected to any other bones. It is surrounded by muscles instead, the bottom portion of which is connected to the tibia, or shin, by patellar tendons. The patella is triangular in shape and normally resides in front of the knee joint, shielding it from possible damage.
What are two examples of functions of tendons?
Holding - at joints (check out all the tendons @ the knee) & Pulling - all the muscles connected to bone.
What does it mean when all your knee ligaments have been severed?
Your knee is badly injured. The tendons, the strong bands at the end of the muscles, that holds it together, has broken.
Why dont birds tip over when they sit on telephone wires?
birds have special tendons that allow them lock around the perch. With tendons located behind their ankle and in front of their knee, they weight of their body stretches the tendons so they lock around the perch
What way is the knee joint poorly protected and thus especially vulnerable to injuries?
The knee is made up of connective tissues and the end of long bones. The ligaments and tendons that connect to the knee are not protected by any muscles. Simply twisting the knee in an unusual direction can cause any of those tendons and ligaments to tear. Too much of one activity may also cause injury to the knee. In addition to unusual movements, the knee can be injured by a direct blow. The is common in contact sports such as football. If a player is tackled from the outside, the inside ligament can easily be torn because it is not protected.
Why can't you bend your knee from side to side when you hold your leg out straight?
When you straighten out your leg your tendons are tighter, and then there is your patella disabling you from doing that
Is the knee cap deep to the femur?
The knee cap or (Patella) is distal and superficial to the femur. There are many tendons of muscles that originate on the femur that insert in the the patella, thus the patella and femur are closely related anatomically.
What connects muscles to the bones?
the muscles are connected to bones via tendons
What is the medical term meaning the space behind the knee?
The back of the knee is known as the Popliteal Fossa. It's made up of numerous muscles, tendons, and ligaments.The popliteal Fossapopliteal fossaThe back of the knee is called the Popliteal FossaPoplitealThe back of the knee is the popliteal space or popliteal region. The front surface of the knee is called the prepatellar region.The back of the knee is the popliteal space.The back of the knee is called popliteal space.The back of your KNEE!!!
What can cause sharp knee pain?
Sudden or acute knee pain is often caused by injury which can include torn or sprained cruciate ligaments, ruptured tendons, dislocated knees or kneecaps, injuries to the meniscus. Chronic knee pain may be due to bursitis or arthritis.
What body parts are used in running?
the parts involved in running are brain,achilles tendons,muscles,knee joints,lungs,ligaments etc.
Are the muscles of the legs attached to the bones?
Yes, by the tendons... Bone to bone by ligament.
What is a tear of the anterior horn of the lateral meniscus?
Cartilage between the thighbone and shinbone is called the meniscus. This can tear when the knee is rotated or extended too far.
